Goldweight; Man and Tree
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Man and Tree
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"This goldweight depicts a man climbing a tree, and it likely represents the Asante proverb, 'It is with the aid of the tree that the tree-climber makes contact with the sky.' The proverb indicates that you should not forget those who help you achieve your goals." Researched by Richard Shebish, MSU student, 2011, under Dr. Billie Follensbee
Date Created
Before 1985
Century
20th c.
Item Dimensions
5 cm. h. x 2.5 cm. w. x 4 cm. d.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Bronze or Brass
Techniques
cast
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.108A
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230022